Dubai Chambers organises Quality Performance Lab to promote culture of institutional excellence across business community

 Attended by 70 participants

 

• Khalid AlJarwan: “Fostering a culture of quality and institutional excellence is essential to strengthening companies’ competitiveness and ability to achieve sustainable growth.”

 

Dubai, UAE – Dubai Chambers organised the “Quality Performance Lab” event to promote a culture of quality and institutional excellence within the business community and enable companies to enhance their performance and operational efficiency through innovative, interactive learning experiences and practical tools.

 

The event was organised in collaboration with the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI) UAE Network in conjunction with World Quality Week 2026. It aimed to encourage the adoption of international best practices in quality and institutional excellence, strengthen companies’ ability to address operational challenges, enhance performance and competitiveness, and support sustainable business growth.

 

The event brought together 70 representatives of the business community and professionals specialising in quality, operations, customer experience, strategy, and performance management. Participants engaged in an interactive learning experience that involved analysing a realistic business case, exploring operational challenges, and developing innovative solutions to enhance organisational performance.

 

Khalid AlJarwan, Executive Vice President of Commercial and Corporate Services at Dubai Chambers, said: “Fostering a culture of quality and institutional excellence is essential to strengthening companies’ competitiveness and ability to achieve sustainable growth. We are committed to helping businesses adopt best practices and strengthen their capabilities through initiatives that offer practical tools to improve operational efficiency and customer experience. These efforts are designed to support companies in adapting to the evolving business environment and strengthen their readiness to capitalise on growth opportunities.”

 

The event adopted an interactive approach that went beyond traditional lectures and presentations. Working in teams under the guidance of quality experts, participants analysed a realistic business case, examined relevant data and evidence, and identified the root causes of operational challenges. They then developed practical solutions and measurable indicators to assess the impact of improvements.

 

Activities focused on four interconnected areas: Customer Journey, Process Performance, Quality Culture, and Business Impact. This enabled participants to explore the relationships between these areas and their role in enhancing organisational performance and strengthening companies’ ability to achieve their objectives.

 

The interactive experience also included an unexpected business scenario that required participating teams to apply analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to develop evidence-based improvement proposals. This helped strengthen their ability to apply quality principles when addressing real challenges within their organisations.

 

The event highlighted the importance of moving beyond a focus on compliance with standards and requirements towards adopting integrated approaches that enhance customer experience, improve operational efficiency, embed a culture of continuous improvement, and deliver tangible benefits in organisational performance.

 

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Durham University scientists discover new ways to control light in advanced materials

 

11 November 2026

Durham University scientists discover new ways to control light in advanced materials

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     Scientists at Durham University have made significant advances in understanding how materials absorb and release light in two recently published research papers in Nature Communications.   Led by PhD student Carolina Francener and Professor Andrew Monkman from Durham University’s Physics Department, the research explores how changing the structure of molecules can influence the light they produce, potentially helping to develop new materials for future technologies.   The research highlights two different types of carbon-based molecule: one that can produce persistent, visible phosphorescence at room temperature, and another that provides evidence for an unusual arrangement of the energy levels involved in light emission.   The first study focuses on a specially designed molecule called monohomotruxene (MHTX).   Researchers found that it produces a cyan-blue glow that remains visible for more than 12 seconds after the light source is switched off, even at room temperature.   Made entirely from carbon and hydrogen, the molecule does not require heavy metals to produce this long-lasting glow.   The findings could help scientists develop new materials for security printing, anti-counterfeiting and future quantum technologies.   The second study examines a molecule called HzTFEX2, investigating an unusual arrangement of energy inside molecules that scientists have predicted for decades.   The researchers found experimental evidence supporting this arrangement under carefully controlled, low-temperature conditions.   Study co-author Professor Andrew Monkman of Durham University, said: “This new research highlights unexpected and unpredicted photophysical properties of very simple organic molecules which will open up new opportunities for photonics technologies.”   Although the two studies examine different molecules and different aspects of light emission, they share a common goal of understanding how to control the movement of energy inside organic materials.   The research findings improve understanding of how molecules absorb and release energy and could guide the development of future light-emitting materials, including those for electronic displays.   Although the studies examine different molecules, both demonstrate how understanding their structure and behaviour can help scientists control the way materials emit light.   The research involved international collaborations with scientists in Brazil, France and Japan.   Further research is needed before these findings can be developed into practical products, but the discoveries provide an important foundation for future advances in light-emitting materials.   ENDS

95% of new city climate targets set in the last decade found to exceed prevailing national ambition, new GCoM report finds

Launched at COP31, the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy's 10-year Impact Report reveals that cities and local governments continue to move further and faster - despite the strongest national climate commitments to date

ANTALYA, Türkiye, 11 November 2026 – Cities and local governments are leading global climate ambition, with 58% of Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) signatories - more than 8,000 local authorities -  setting more ambitious emissions-reduction targets than their national governments, according to the alliance's 2026 Impact Report, launched today at COP31. Another 28% aim to achieve their targets sooner than their national governments.

Marking GCoM's tenth anniversary, the report highlights a decade of growing local climate leadership. Since 2016, the alliance has doubled in size, reaching more than 14,000 cities and local governments and representing one in seven people worldwide.

Together, these signatories have the potential to reduce annual greenhouse gas emissions by 4.8 gigatonnes of CO₂ equivalent by 2050 - equivalent to more than four months of global crude oil production at current levels. Nearly 7,500 signatories have climate action plans in place, and more than 220,000 mitigation actions have been reported.

“Over the last ten years, cities and local governments have proven that when they lead, the world moves to catch up with them. The 2026 GCoM Impact Report is proof that city ambition hasn’t fallen; national commitments have risen. Local governments are the pacesetters for climate and energy action, continuing to go further and faster - forward" said Anne Hidalgo, Global Ambassador, Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy

From Climate Ambition to Action

The report shows how cities are increasingly turning commitments into practical solutions. The number of signatories with net-zero targets and accompanying implementation pathways rose from 211 in 2025 to 580 in 2026, while 3,078 cities have completed climate risk assessments covering approximately 735 million people.

Across the alliance, local governments are demonstrating different approaches to implementation.

In Viladecans, Spain, a public-private-citizen partnership is advancing energy efficiency and sustainable housing renovation as the city works towards climate neutrality by 2030. In San Luis Potosí, Mexico, a real-time digital risk atlas is improving disaster prevention and urban planning. Meanwhile, Kisumu County, Kenya, is developing a roadmap to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2050.

These initiatives illustrate how cities of different sizes and regions are translating climate commitments into locally adapted solutions.

Closing the Climate Finance Gap

Despite growing ambition, the report warns that financing remains a major obstacle to implementation, particularly in vulnerable regions.

Of the USD 831 billion in annual urban climate finance tracked by the Cities Climate Finance Leadership Alliance, barely 1% is directed towards adaptation. Cities in emerging markets and developing economies receive approximately USD 6 billion annually, against an estimated need of USD 147 billion per year by 2030.

Bridging this gap requires connecting cities with the funding and financing needed at each stage of project development. Through its partnership with the City Climate Finance Gap Fund, GCoM has engaged 452 cities across 63 countries, supporting 347 climate project ideas and providing capacity-building to more than 1,100 participants.

In central Bosnia, early-stage technical support through the GCoM–Gap Fund partnership contributed to securing €12 million in EBRD financing for energy-efficiency improvements in 50 public buildings, demonstrating how local climate projects can attract investment.

Converting a decade of ambition into a decade of delivery

As GCoM enters its second decade, the report highlights the growing importance of the Global South, where 61% of residents represented by GCoM signatories now live. Smaller municipalities also remain central to the alliance, accounting for 83% of its members.

Recognition of cities' role in climate action is increasing internationally. According to UN-Habitat data cited in the report, 81% of national climate commitments now include strong urban content, compared with 49% in the previous round.

The next challenge is ensuring this recognition translates into greater financing, technical capacity and cooperation between local and national governments.

Building on ten years of collective action, GCoM will focus on accelerating implementation through climate finance, data, innovation and partnerships, helping cities turn ambitious commitments into measurable results.

To turn these ambitious city targets into measurable delivery, GCoM and its partners also launched three new publications at COP31 to bridge the gap between research and local implementation. Drawing directly from the 2026 Innovate4Cities Conference in Nairobi, the suite - featuring the Innovate4Cities Outcomes Report, the Youth Team Reflections Report, and the Global Research and Action Agenda (GRAA) 2026–2028 Priorities - outlines critical pathways to unlock urban climate finance, integrate youth-led governance and local knowledge, and feed actionable data directly into the forthcoming IPCC Special Report on Cities.

Read the full 2026 GCoM Impact Report: https://www.globalcovenantofmayors.org/impact2026/

CHAMP Subnational Advisory Council Convenes at COP31 to Elevate Local Leadership and Set 2027 Priorities

 CHAMP Subnational Advisory Council Convenes at COP31 to Elevate Local Leadership and Set 2027 Priorities

 

Mayors, governors, and regional leaders from around the world gathered during COP31 to release the CHAMP COP31 Statement and ensure local climate leadership is included in international climate negotiations.

 

Antalya, Türkiye (11 November 2026) - The Coalition for High Ambition Multilevel Partnerships (CHAMP) for Climate Action convened the second meeting of its Subnational Advisory Council (SAC). City mayors, governors and regional leaders from across five continents gathered during COP31 to identify shared priorities for the year ahead, strengthen cooperation between subnational and national governments, and endorse the COP31 CHAMP Statement.

 

Established at London Climate Action Week 2026, the CHAMP Subnational Advisory Council works to elevate the perspectives of city, state, and regional leaders directly to the CHAMP coalition’s 80 endorsers. The CHAMP SAC is made up of five mayors and three regional leaders serving for two years. It is co-facilitated by the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy (GCoM) and the Under2 Coalition, in close collaboration with C40 Cities and the World Resources Institute (WRI), which serves as the Secretariat of the CHAMP Coalition.

 

The meeting focused on opportunities where multilevel cooperation between national and subnational governments can deliver climate action, where current policies are falling short, and where the Council can input their experiences and expertise most effectively in the year ahead. 

 

The CHAMP SAC and the CHAMP Steering Group jointly released the CHAMP COP31 Statement on the need to strengthen collaboration across all levels of government , marking the first time national and subnational leaders from the coalition have spoken with one voice on how to translate climate ambition into delivery. It calls for stronger multilevel governance, deeper integration of subnational governments into global climate processes and greater investment in local implementation. 

 

The statement sets out priorities across the three pillars of the CHAMP Implementation Roadmap:

•  Strengthening multilevel climate governance, including greater recognition of subnational governments within the Second Global Stocktake (GST2) process and stronger use of local evidence and expertise in assessing climate progress;
  

  
  

• Catalyzing partnerships for local delivery, ensuring that Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) and sectoral initiatives can be implemented through coordinated action across levels of government; and
  

  
  

• Scaling up and unlocking finance, including strengthening project preparation support, connecting local investment pipelines with financing opportunities and increasing access to climate finance for cities, states and regions.

 

Anne Hidalgo, Chair of the CHAMP Subnational Advisory Council & GCoM Global Ambassador said:

"Cities and regions are delivering climate action every single day - by building affordable, climate-resilient housing, addressing the impacts of extreme heat and weather events, and ensuring vulnerable communities have access to clean and reliable energy. The Subnational Advisory Council exists to ensure this ambitious local action helps shape international goals and priorities, and that national governments and subnational leaders plan, finance and deliver together. Our session today outlined where this partnership can make the greatest collective difference over the next twelve months and set a direction for CHAMP signatories to follow."

 

Ambassador Antônio Da Costa, CHAMP Co-Chair and Chief International Advisor at Brazil's Ministry of Cities, said:
"Climate goals are only meaningful if they are positively impacting people's lives. Cities, states and regions are where many climate solutions are delivered, from resilient infrastructure to clean mobility and adaptation. The CHAMP COP31 Statement is a call for national governments and subnational leaders to work as true partners, aligning ambition with implementation and turning climate commitments into tangible results for communities."

 

Governor Eduardo Leite, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, said:

"Subnational governments have a decisive role to play in turning global climate targets into tangible results for people. What brings us together in this Council is the shared understanding that national ambition and local delivery must be aligned to progress climate action at the scale it is needed."

 

Minister Thekla Walker, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, said:

"Climate commitments made at the national level are only as strong as the systems in place to implement them locally. Today’s CHAMP Subnational Advisory Council  session sought to ensure subnational leaders are not simply informed of decisions, but are shaping them. That is the kind of multilevel governance the Paris Agreement requires."

 

Mayor Mohamed Sefiani, Chefchaouen, Morocco said: 

“The second CHAMP Subnational Advisory Council meeting honed in on the pressing barriers slowing implementation to deliver solutions. Unlocking climate finance for cities and regions is a critical priority that ​​CHAMP endorsing countries must seriously work towards. This is a subnational priority that requires communication with national governments to achieve.”

 

Mayor Alfredo Coro, Del Carmen, Philippines, said: 

“Serving on the CHAMP Subnational Advisory Council reinforces a fundamental truth: national climate targets cannot be achieved without frontline, vulnerable and active local governments at the decision-making table. CHAMP was established precisely to foster this high-ambition multilevel partnership, and PhilLOCAL is that vision brought to life in the Philippines. This collaboration is testament to just, inclusive, and localized governance - connecting climate science, culture, digital tools, and financing opportunities with smaller, highly vulnerable island and coastal municipalities like Del Carmen.”

Tadweer Group marks successful rollout of Tajmee’e services across 70 Abu Dhabi districts

• Mobilisation of Lots 3 and 4 extends coverage across Abu Dhabi Mainland and island communities, with more than 1,940 tonnes of waste collected daily across the two service areas combined
• More than 1,150 personnel, 307 vehicles and 39,700 bins support daily waste collection operations across the expanded service areas

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 10 November 2026: Tadweer Group has announced the successful mobilisation of Lots 3 and 4 by Tajmee’e, its waste collection subsidiary, bringing its service coverage to 70 districts across Abu Dhabi Mainland and island communities. Tajmee’e has further expanded its collection services to reach more communities, supported by real-time monitoring and ongoing improvements informed by resident feedback.

The mobilisation covers two designated waste collection service areas comprising 70 districts across Abu Dhabi. Lot 3 covers 38 districts across Abu Dhabi Mainland and selected island locations, while Lot 4 encompasses 32 mainland districts. Following the successful takeover of operations in May and July 2026, respectively, Tajmee’e is focusing on further service enhancements, including planned bin replacements in communities such as Baniyas, Al Shamkha and Madinat Al Riyadh.

Across both service areas, more than 1,150 personnel and a fleet of 307 vehicles support daily waste collection operations, with over 39,700 bins deployed across the communities served. Tajmee’e collects over 1,940 tonnes of waste per day, delivering the reliable service residents expect through efficient, data-driven operations across all 70 districts.

Etienne Petit, Chief Executive Officer of Tadweer Group, said: “Reliable collection is the starting point for Abu Dhabi’s transition towards a circular economy. By expanding our operational reach, we are strengthening the services communities rely on every day while building a more integrated waste management system that supports resource recovery and treatment. This progress reflects our commitment to improving service delivery and advancing Abu Dhabi’s ambition to divert 80% of waste from landfill by 2031”.

Tajmee’e has introduced targeted service enhancements informed by local needs and resident feedback, including enhanced monitoring at selected residential locations and refinements to bin-lid design.

Ashly Alex, Chief Executive Officer of Tajmee’e, said: “For residents, the value of this expansion lies in dependable collections and a service that responds to the needs of their neighbourhoods. Our teams use real-time data to track routes and bin visits, helping us identify where attention is needed and adjust services accordingly. Listening to residents is equally important, whether that means changing a bin lid or adapting collections at locations that need closer monitoring. These practical improvements help us maintain service consistency as we reach more communities.”

With services now covering 70 districts, Tajmee’e continues to build on its Integrated Waste Management Platform ((Tadweer 360)), using AI-powered route planning and collection data to identify service gaps and guide improvements. This approach strengthens its ability to deliver reliable, responsive waste collection as it supports the continued development of Abu Dhabi’s environmental infrastructure.

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BU DHABI GAMING PARTNERS WITH UNITY FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPER DAY ABU DHABI ON 12 NOVEMBER AT YAS CONFERENCE CENTRE

 

BU DHABI GAMING PARTNERS WITH UNITY FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPER DAY ABU DHABI ON 12 NOVEMBER AT YAS CONFERENCE CENTRE Annual event will give developers practical insight into the Unity 7 roadmap, AI-powered tools, development workflows and studio growth

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (10 November 2026) – Abu Dhabi Gaming, the government-led initiative supporting the growth of Abu Dhabi’s gaming ecosystem, is partnering with Unity, the world’s leading platform for creating and growing real-time 3D (RT3D) content, for Community Developer Day Abu Dhabi on 12 November at Yas Conference Centre, Yas Marina Circuit. The annual event will bring the games community together for six expert-led sessions, live demonstrations, networking and one-to-one project reviews with Unity specialists, covering the Unity 7 engine roadmap, AI-powered user acquisition and monetisation, command-line workflows and the development of commercial games. Mark Schoennagel, Senior Manager, Advocacy at Unity, will explore how projects built in Unity 6 can progress towards Unity 7. Other sessions will cover Unity’s Grow products, including Unity Vector, as well as command-line workflows for faster development and deployment. Roadmap statements are forward-looking and subject to change. Also attending the event are Fateless founders Sham Saleh and Dan Francis, who will lead a fireside conversation on how the company says it built a creator community of three million fans before establishing its studio, and how this approach continues to shape the development of Godforge. The event will also feature live demonstrations developed with Unity Sentis, including a virtual world controlled through Arabic or English voice and text, and an Arabic-speaking AI avatar running on-device. Registration is open and attendance is free. Developers can register at: https://communitydeveloperday2026.splashthat.com   Key Facts ● Event: Community Developer Day Abu Dhabi ● Host: Abu Dhabi Gaming and Unity ● Date: 12 November 2026 ● Time: 10:00am–5:00pm ● Location: Yas Conference Centre – GP Halls, Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi ● Registration: https://communitydeveloperday2026.splashthat.com -ENDS-   أبوظبي للألعاب والرياضات الإلكترونية تتعاون مع "يونتي" لتنظيم "يوم مجتمع المطورين" في مركز ياس للمؤتمرات الفعالية السنوية تمنح المطورين رؤى عملية حول خارطة طريق محرك Unity 7، والأدوات المدعومة بالذكاء الاصطناعي، ومسارات العمل المبتكرة، وآليات نمو الاستوديوهات أبوظبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة، 10 نوفمبر 2026: أبوظبي للألعاب والرياضات الإلكترونية، المبادرة الحكومية الرامية لدعم نمو وازدهار منظومة الألعاب الإلكترونية في الإمارة، تتعاون مع منصة "يونتي" (Unity) العالمية الرائدة في إنشاء وتطوير المحتوى ثلاثي الأبعاد بالوقت الفعلي (RT3D)، لتنظيم فعالية "يوم مجتمع المطورين في أبوظبي" (Community Developer Day Abu Dhabi)، وذلك يوم 12 نوفمبر في مركز ياس للمؤتمرات بحلبة مرسى ياس. وتحتضن هذه الفعالية السنوية مجتمع الألعاب الإلكترونية تحت مظلة واحدة، عبر برنامج حافل يضم ست جلسات تخصصية يقودها نخبة من الخبراء، وعروضاً تطبيقية حية، ومساحات موسعة للتواصل المهني، إلى جانب جلسات فردية لمراجعة المشاريع مع كبار المتخصصين في «يونتي». ويغطي البرنامج محاور جوهرية، في مقدمتها: خارطة طريق محرك Unity 7، وتوظيف حلول الذكاء الاصطناعي في استقطاب المستخدمين وتحقيق الإيرادات، وتحسين مسارات العمل عبر سطر الأوامر، فضلاً عن أحدث آليات تطوير الألعاب الإلكترونية التجارية. ويستعرض مارك شوناجل (Mark Schoennagel)، المدير الأول لشؤون دعم المطورين في "يونتي"، آليات انتقال المشاريع المنجزة على محرك Unity 6 نحو منصة Unity 7. كما تسلط جلسات أخرى الضوء على محفظة منتجات "يونتي" لتنمية الأعمال (Grow)، بما فيها Unity Vector، إضافةً إلى مسارات العمل عبر سطر الأوامر لتسريع عمليات التطوير والنشر الرقمي. وتُعد الرؤى المتعلقة بخارطة الطريق استشرافية بطبيعتها وقابلة للتغيير. كما تشهد الفعالية حضور مؤسسي استوديو "فيتليس" (Fateless)، شام صالح ودان فرانسيس، اللذين يقودان حواراً تفاعلياً يستعرضان فيه ما تقول الشركة إنه تجربتها في بناء مجتمع إبداعي يضم ثلاثة ملايين متابع ومهتم قبل تأسيس الاستوديو رسمياً، وكيفية توظيف هذا النهج الجماهيري كركيزة أساسية في تطوير لعبتهما المرتقبة Godforge. وإلى جانب ذلك، تتضمن الفعالية عروضاً توضيحية وتطبيقية مباشرة جرى تطويرها بالاعتماد على تقنية Unity Sentis، تشتمل على عالم افتراضي متكامل يمكن التفاعل معه وإدارته بالصوت والنص باللغتين العربية والإنجليزية، إلى جانب تجربة مجسم افتراضي (Avatar) مدعوم بالذكاء الاصطناعي يتحدث العربية ويعمل مباشرةً عبر موارد الجهاز المعالج. يُذكر أن التسجيل لحضور الفعالية، متاح للجميع والحضور مجاني. ويمكن للمطورين الراغبين بالمشاركة التسجيل عبر الرابط التالي:  https://communitydeveloperday2026.splashthat.com أبرز المعلومات: • الفعالية: يوم مجتمع المطورين في أبوظبي (Community Developer Day Abu Dhabi) • الجهات المستضيفة: أبوظبي للألعاب والرياضات الإلكترونية ومنصة "يونتي" • التاريخ: 12 نوفمبر 2026 • الوقت: من الساعة 10:00 صباحاً حتى 5:00 مساءً • المكان: مركز ياس للمؤتمرات، قاعات GP، حلبة مرسى ياس، جزيرة ياس، أبوظبي • رابط التسجيل: https://communitydeveloperday2026.splashthat.com للتواصل الإعلامي: ADGaming@BursonGlobal.com – انتهى –

جائزة زايد للأخوّة الإنسانية 2027

جائزة زايد للأخوّة الإنسانية 2027

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أبوظبي تعزز التقدير العالمي لقيم التعايش السلمي مع تلقي جائزة زايد للأخوّة الإنسانية 2027 ترشيحات من أكثر من 90 بلداً

أبوظبي، 9 نوفمبر 2026: أعلنت جائزة زايد للأخوّة الإنسانية تلقّيها أكثر من 380 ترشيحاً من أكثر من 90 بلداً لدورتها لعام 2027، مسجّلةً بذلك رقماً قياسياً في عدد الترشيحات وأوسع مشاركة جغرافية في تاريخها.

وشهدت الجائزة في دورتها لعام 2027 استقبال ترشيحات من 21 بلداً لأول مرة، من بينهم إثيوبيا وألمانيا وهولندا، فيما جاءت الإمارات العربية المتحدة والبرازيل والولايات المتحدة الأمريكية ومصر والهند في صدارة الدول الأكثر تقديماً للترشيحات.

وتتنوع مجالات الترشيح لهذه الجائزة العالمية المستقلة، التي تبلغ قيمتها مليون دولار، لتشمل عدداً من القضايا الإنسانية، بدءاً من تعزيز التعايش السلمي، ومروراً بترسيخ التفاهم بين الثقافات، والنهوض بالتعليم وتطوير مقومات الرعاية الصحية، ودعم العمل المناخي، ووصولاً إلى تمكين أصحاب الهمم وكبار السن.

وتتولى لجنة التحكيم لدورة عام 2027 مراجعة الترشيحات وتقييمها، وتضم في عضويتها خمس شخصيات عالمية بارزة، هي: مارسيلو ريبيلو دي سوزا، رئيس جمهورية البرتغال السابق، وبرهم صالح، المفوض السامي للأمم المتحدة لشؤون اللاجئين ورئيس جمهورية العراق السابق، ونعمت عون، السيدة الأولى للجمهورية اللبنانية، ومولين أشيمباييف، رئيس مجلس الشيوخ السابق في كازاخستان؛ والكاردينال جيانفرانكو رافاسي، الرئيس الفخري للمجلس البابوي للثقافة بالفاتيكان.

وتختار لجنة التحكيم المكرّمين بالجائزة وتحتفي بهم في حفل رسمي في أبوظبي في شهر فبراير 2027.

وتحمل «جائزة زايد للأخوّة الإنسانية» اسم المغفور له الشيخ زايد بن سلطان آل نهيان، طيب الله ثراه، الوالد المؤسس لدولة الإمارات، وتُمنح للأفراد والمؤسسات حول العالم الذين يقدّمون إسهامات جليلة في مجال النهوض بقيم الأخوّة الإنسانية والتعايش السلمي.

وتأسست «جائزة زايد للأخوّة الإنسانية»، الجائزة السنوية العالمية المستقلة، عام 2019 عقِب اللقاء التاريخي في أبوظبي، والذي جمع فضيلة الإمام الأكبر الأستاذ الدكتور أحمد الطيب، شيخ الأزهر الشريف، وقداسة البابا الراحل فرنسيس، بابا الكنيسة الكاثوليكية السابق، ووقَّعا خلاله وثيقة الأخوّة الإنسانية التاريخية.

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The University of Manchester – Dubai highlights leadership development as UAE expands global trade

University sponsors The Economist Enterprise Corporate Network Annual Conference, bringing its student and alumni community into discussion on regional trade, investment and business strategy

Dubai, UAE – 02 November 2026: The University of Manchester – Dubai connected its students and alumni with senior business leaders and economic experts at the Economist Enterprise Corporate Network Annual Conference to examine how changing global trade patterns are influencing business strategy across the Middle East.

 

Sponsored by The University of Manchester – Dubai, the conference was held on  October 29, 2026 at the Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi under the theme “A New Trade Geography: how the Middle East can shape the landscape”. The University’s support reflected its commitment to enriching the student and alumni experience through industry engagement and continued professional learning.

 

 

The conference highlighted the Middle East’s role in changing global supply chains, trade corridors and investment flows. It featured the Economist Intelligence Unit’s global and regional outlook for 2027 and beyond, with discussions covering competitiveness, infrastructure, industrial development and the region’s ability to attract capital and talent.

 

For The University of Manchester – Dubai’s students and alumni, participation offered an opportunity to learn from senior executives across different industries and markets, bringing fresh perspectives to their professional development and the business challenges they face within their own organisations.

 

Attendees engaged with speakers including Dr Nasser Saidi, Founder and President of Nasser Saidi & Associates, Former Minister of Economy & Trade and Minister of Industry of Lebanon, Tobias Maier, CEO, Middle East and Africa, DHL Global Forwarding, Helmut von Struve, CEO, Siemens UAE and Middle East, and Sylvain Kluba, Chief Finance Officer, India, Middle East and Africa, CEVA Logistics.

 

The discussions also drew on the leadership experience within the University’s own alumni network, with Dr Ahmed Eissa, Group CEO of Saudi German Health UAE, delivering a keynote speech on the UAE’s ability to create opportunity amid global economic change. Dr Eissa emphasised the importance of continued education throughout a leadership career, highlighting universities’ role in helping professionals challenge established thinking and develop the judgement to lead through uncertainty.

 

The event comes as the UAE continues to expand its international trading relationships. The country’s non-oil foreign trade reached AED1.937 trillion in the first half of 2026, an increase of 13.1% compared with the same period in 2025. ^[1]Dubai’s Economic Agenda D33 also sets out ambitions to expand foreign trade and add 400 cities to its trade network, placing international business development firmly within the emirate’s long-term economic priorities.^[2]

 

Randa Bessiso, Founding Director and CEO, Middle East, The University of Manchester – Dubai, said: “The UAE’s expanding trade relationships bring important decisions for businesses about where to invest, how to organise their operations and which capabilities to develop. Making these decisions requires sound commercial judgement, an understanding of international markets and the ability to weigh opportunity against risk.

 

Universities have a responsibility to connect academic knowledge with these practical demands. This conference provided a platform for our students to examine regional developments with senior executives, challenge their own assumptions and consider perspectives from other sectors. Supporting their participation reflects our commitment to sustained professional learning and to developing leadership capabilities aligned with the UAE’s long-term economic ambitions.”

 

The University of Manchester – Dubai organises masterclasses, career networking events and business forums throughout the year, bringing students and alumni together with academics, employers and senior executives. Access to such events allows participants to explore current business challenges and learn from the experience of leaders across different sectors. The University has also sponsored earlier editions of the Economist Enterprise Corporate Network (EICN) annual conference, maintaining its engagement with the region’s business community.

 

For further information about The University of Manchester - Dubai and its offerings, please visit: https://www.manchester.ac.ae/

 

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جامعة مانشستر – دبي تسلّط الضوء على أهمية تنمية القيادات في ظل توسّع التجارة الدولية لدولة الإمارات الجامعة تشارك في المؤتمر السنوي لشبكة إيكونوميست إنتربرايز للشركات، بحضور عدد من طلبتها وخريجيها لمناقشة مستجدات التجارة والاستثمار واستراتيجيات الأعمال في المنطقة دبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة 2 نوفمبر 2026: جمعت جامعة مانشستر – دبي طلبتها وخريجيها بنخبة من كبار قادة الأعمال والخبراء الاقتصاديين خلال المؤتمر السنوي لشبكة إيكونوميست إنتربرايز للشركات، لمناقشة تأثير التحولات في أنماط التجارة العالمية على استراتيجيات الأعمال في منطقة الشرق الأوسط. الذي انعقد يوم 29 أكتوبر 2026 في فندق ويستن دبي الميناء السياحي برعاية جامعة مانشستر – دبي، تحت عنوان "جغرافيا جديدة للتجارة: كيف يمكن للشرق الأوسط الإسهام في رسم ملامح المشهد التجاري؟". وجسّدت رعاية الجامعة للمؤتمر التزامها بإثراء التجربة التعليمية والمهنية لطلبتها وخريجيها، من خلال تعزيز تفاعلهم مع قطاعات الأعمال وإتاحة فرص التعلّم والتطوير المهني المستمر. وسلّط المؤتمر الضوء على الدور الذي تضطلع به منطقة الشرق الأوسط في إعادة تشكيل سلاسل الإمداد العالمية والممرات التجارية وتدفقات الاستثمار، كما استعرض التوقعات الاقتصادية العالمية والإقليمية لوحدة المعلومات الاقتصادية التابعة لمجموعة الإيكونوميست لعام 2027 وما بعده، من خلال جلسات نقاشية تناولت القدرة التنافسية والبنية التحتية والتنمية الصناعية، ومدى قدرة المنطقة على استقطاب رؤوس الأموال والمواهب والكفاءات. وأتاحت المشاركة في المؤتمر لطلبة جامعة مانشستر – دبي وخريجيها فرصة للاستفادة من رؤى كبار المسؤولين التنفيذيين وخبراتهم في مختلف القطاعات والأسواق، واكتساب وجهات نظر جديدة تُثري مسيرتهم المهنية وتساعدهم على مواجهة تحديات الأعمال التي يواجهونها في مؤسساتهم. وشهد المؤتمر مشاركة عدد من المتحدثين البارزين في مقدمتهم الدكتور ناصر السعيدي، مؤسس ورئيس مؤسسة ناصر السعيدي وشركاه، ووزير الاقتصاد والتجارة ووزير الصناعة اللبناني الأسبق؛ وتوبياس ماير، الرئيس التنفيذي لشركة دي إتش إل غلوبال فورواردينغ في الشرق الأوسط وأفريقيا؛ وهيلموت فون شتروفه، الرئيس التنفيذي لشركة سيمنس في دولة الإمارات والشرق الأوسط؛ وسيلفان كلوبا، المدير المالي لشركة سيفا لوجستيكس في الهند والشرق الأوسط وأفريقيا. واستفادت النقاشات أيضاً من الخبرات القيادية التي تزخر بها شبكة خريجي الجامعة، حيث ألقى الدكتور أحمد عيسى، الرئيس التنفيذي لمجموعة مستشفيات السعودي الألماني في دولة الإمارات، الكلمة الافتتاحية تناول فيها قدرة دولة الإمارات على إيجاد الفرص في ظل التحولات الاقتصادية العالمية. وأكّد الدكتور عيسى أهمية مواصلة التعلّم والتعليم طوال المسيرة القيادية، مسلّطاً الضوء على دور الجامعات في تمكين المهنيين من مراجعة الأفكار والمفاهيم الراسخة، وتنمية قدرتهم على اتخاذ القرارات السديدة وقيادة مؤسساتهم في ظل حالة عدم اليقين. وجاء انعقاد المؤتمر في وقت تمضي فيه دولة الإمارات قُدماً في توسيع شبكة علاقاتها التجارية الدولية، بعدما بلغت قيمة تجارتها الخارجية غير النفطية 1.937 تريليون درهم خلال النصف الأول من عام 2026، مسجّلةً نمواً بنسبة 13.1% مقارنة بالفترة ذاتها من عام 2025[1]. كما تتضمن أجندة دبي الاقتصادية "D33" مستهدفات طموحة لتوسيع نطاق التجارة الخارجية وإضافة 400 مدينة إلى شبكة دبي التجارية، بما يرسّخ تنمية الأعمال الدولية ركيزةً أساسية ضمن الأولويات الاقتصادية طويلة الأمد للإمارة.[2] وتعليقاً على هذه المشاركة، قالت رندة بسيسو، الرئيس التنفيذي والرئيس المؤسس للشرق الأوسط في جامعة مانشستر – دبي: "يفرض التوسّع المتواصل في العلاقات التجارية لدولة الإمارات على الشركات اتخاذ قرارات استراتيجية مهمة تتعلق بتحديد وجهات الاستثمار، وتنظيم عملياتها التشغيلية، وتطوير القدرات اللازمة لأعمالها. ويتطلب اتخاذ هذه القرارات حُسن التقدير في الشؤون التجارية، وفهماً عميقاً للأسواق الدولية، والقدرة على الموازنة بين الفرص والمخاطر". وأضافت: "تضطلع الجامعات بمسؤولية ربط المعرفة الأكاديمية بالمتطلبات العملية لقطاع الأعمال. ويتيح هذا المؤتمر لطلبتنا فرصة مناقشة التطورات التي تشهدها المنطقة مع كبار المسؤولين التنفيذيين، وإعادة تقييم افتراضاتهم وتصوراتهم، والاطلاع على وجهات نظر من قطاعات مختلفة. وتعكس رعايتنا لمشاركتهم التزامنا بدعم التعلم المهني المستمر، وتنمية القدرات القيادية بما ينسجم مع الطموحات الاقتصادية طويلة الأمد لدولة الإمارات". وتنظّم جامعة مانشستر – دبي على مدار العام سلسلة من الجلسات التعليمية المتخصصة وفعاليات التواصل المهني ومنتديات الأعمال، تجمع من خلالها طلبتها وخريجيها بالأكاديميين وأصحاب العمل وكبار المسؤولين التنفيذيين. وتتيح هذه الفعاليات للمشاركين مناقشة التحديات الراهنة في عالم الأعمال والاستفادة من خبرات القيادات في مختلف القطاعات. وسبق للجامعة أن رعت دورات سابقة من المؤتمر السنوي لشبكة إيكونوميست إنتربرايز للشركات (EICN)، في إطار مواصلة تواصلها مع مجتمع الأعمال في المنطقة. لمزيد من المعلومات حول جامعة مانشستر – دبي وبرامجها التعليمية، يُرجى زيارة الموقع الإلكتروني: www.manchester.ac.ae. - انتهى -